Are We Learning Yet: Structures That Support Strong Feedback Loops
Most teams review data — but fewer actually learn from it. This post shows how to build simple feedback loops that turn insights into action during implementation.
Power Shifting Doesn’t Happen in Isolation: Why It’s an Ecosystem Practice
Power shifting is not a single-organization strategy. In this final piece of the series, we show how authority, resources, and influence move across ecosystems and why communities are too often left with participation but not power. Read the piece to see what real alignment requires.
What Comes After Assessing Community Capacity Infrastructure?
Assessment is only the beginning. Discover how to turn community capacity insights into clear priorities, coordinated action, and sustainable impact.
Storytelling Spotlight: Learning, Evaluation, and Leading with Equity in Place and Practice (Part 1)
Public life feels exhausting in an era of polarization and isolation. This piece argues that “community” isn’t sentimental—it’s a practical, evidence-based strategy for strengthening well-being and civic resilience. Drawing on research about belonging, influence, and shared connection, it shows how diverse people can work together on common needs—even in unlikely places.
How Community Science Partners with Communities to Build Lasting Capacity Infrastructure
Most community initiatives don’t fail because of bad ideas — they fail because the infrastructure isn’t built to last. This post shows how communities can create systems that sustain leadership, align resources, and deliver long-term impact.
Building the Community Capacity Infrastructure: How Communities Develop the Power to Solve Their Most Complex Problems
Most community efforts focus on short-term programs — but lasting change requires something deeper. This post explains how building community capacity infrastructure can transform fragmented efforts into sustained impact — and what you can do to get started.